Tag:Toronto Marlies
October 13 Amerks at Toronto Marlies Highlights
10/13/2012 The Rochester Amerks head up to Toronto to face the Marlies for the first time since being eliminated in the playoffs. The Amerks penalty trouble would cost them as the Marlies went 3-for-7 on the power play for a 3-1 Marlies victory. Ryan Hamilton was the star of the game with 2 goals.
That was It. Marlies Dominate and Sweep the Amerks. Season Over.
It’s time to be honest for a moment and simply say that game stunk. Â The Toronto Marlies swept the Rochester Americans in three games to advance to the second round of the playoffs. Â The series was a dominating performance by the Marlies that just completely exposed the faults of the Rochester Americans roster, especially in …
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This is it. Time for an Amerks Winning Streak
This is it. Â That’s been a common theme throughout the 2011/2012 season for the Rochester Americans in needing to find ways to turn the season around and stay alive. Â At times when they’ve seemed down and out they’ve found a way to rebound and win some games. Â Can they find a way to go on …
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Amerks vs Marlies Game 2 Video Highlights
There hasn’t been anything to say about the game two loss that hasn’t been said elsewhere. Â If you watched the game you saw the same thing as everyone else. The Marlies were the better team for most of the game. Â Rochester found a way to stay in the game like they have with just about …
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Amerks Comeback Not Enough, Marlies Win Game 1 (with 6 min Video)
The first game of the Amerks vs Marlies playoff series was predictable. Â The Marlies were better but the Amerks found a way to battle back and make it a close game ending in a one goal loss. Â That’s the same way the ten regular season games went between these two teams. Â The first round of …
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Amerks Start Quest for the Teams First Calder Cup Since 1996
The last time the Rochester Americans won the Calder Cup was on June 13, 1996 when they defeated the Portland Pirates in Game 7. Â That season the team played their first home game on October 13, 1995. Â This season the Amerks started the season at home on October 13, 2011. Â During the 1995/1996 season there …
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Games 1 and 2 to be Televised; Distillery Winton Rd Viewing Party
Amazing news today that games 1 and 2 of the Amerks vs Marlies first round playoff series will be televised on Time Warner Cable Sportsnet. Â It sounds like this wasn’t all that easy to put together but people made it happen and it’s great for Western New York. Â There’ll be a lot of fans driving …
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Discounted Tickets for Amerks fans Traveling to Toronto
The first round of the American Hockey League playoffs starts on Thursday between the Rochester Americans and Toronto Marlies and there appears to be a decent amount of fans traveling for the games. Â If you haven’t purchased tickets already here’s a discount option for you. Â Thanks to Chris Reed (Director of Ticket Sales and Service …
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2011-2012 The Hockey News AHL Predictions vs End of Season Standings
At the start of every season most publications try and predict the season ending standings, something I would never want the task of doing. Â I decided to take a look back at the The Hockey News predictions for the 2011/2012 season compared to the final standings and for the most part they were way off. …
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Amerks are in the Race for the Calder Cup
It was an up and down roller coaster of a 76 game season and at many times it didn’t seem likely but the Rochester Americans clinched a playoff birth on the last day of the American Hockey League season, when they weren’t playing. Â The team defeated the Lake Erie Monsters on Saturday night and the …
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Amerks Steal Shootout Win from the Marlies (with shootout video)
After a Friday night loss on the road against the Grand Rapids Griffins the Amerks completed the unexpected, two straight wins over the division leading Toronto Marlies. Â They were able to hold on to a 2-1 lead on Saturday evening in Toronto and then battle back from a 2-0 deficit on Sunday night to eventually …
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Amerks Look for Back to Back Wins vs Marlies; MacKenzie Up from Gwinnett
The Amerks are back at home tonight at 6:05pm against the Toronto Marlies for the second of a home and home series. Â The Amerks beat the Marlies 2-1 on Saturday afternoon in Toronto, Paul Szczechura scored the game winning goal at 8:57 of the third period on the power play. Â Brayden McNabb passed the puck …
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